I was in Ramsgate last weekend and.....

[Nauti Fox]

This was sitting on the hard anyone know anything about it, perhaps Harvey?

 

[Mr Googler]

It’s the right colour……I know that!

 

[LittleSister]

What is the thingumybob on the aft end of the side, looking like an inflatable with a pelmet over it? And what's the reason for the notches in the fin/rib running along below it?

(I am content to remain ignorant of who or what is Harvey. )

 

[alandalus11]

That looks very much like an XSR Interceptor minus the machine gun at the bow. If it is then max speed 85 Knots. thingamybob on the aft end are inflatable tubes either side of the boat for stability I think. They only run 3rd way down the boat.
https://uk.boats.com/power-boats/2014-xsmg-buzzi-design-xsr48-6699194/

 

[Nauti Fox]

What is the thingumybob on the aft end of the side, looking like an inflatable with a pelmet over it? And what's the reason for the notches in the fin/rib running along below it?

(I am content to remain ignorant of who or what is Harvey. )

It's Harvey 38, he's resident there...

 

[Daydream believer]

Is it a recycelable "cross channel" personnel transporter. Latest re usable module, introduced by Elon Musk to help the govt. meet net zero targets by the year 2090. Avoids the waste associated with rubber dinghies.

 

[harvey38]

It's the latest addition to the Boarder Force fleet, no visible markings but it uses the name Swift when calling on VHF.

I was out of the water after sustaining some damage and one of the inflatable sponsons removed, it is assumed for repairs, there is also slight damage to the fibreglass hull. It's reported to travel at 40 knots +, given the running gear and very sleek hull, I'm not surprised

 

[simonfraser]

def needs the remote control machine gun the deck, if only for intimidation

 

[3571]

I saw this on the pontoons in Ramsgate a couple of weeks back, she is one sporty sounding lady when fired up.

 

[stelican]

It's the latest addition to the Boarder Force fleet, no visible markings but it uses the name Swift when calling on VHF.

I was out of the water after sustaining some damage and one of the inflatable sponsons removed, it is assumed for repairs, there is also slight damage to the fibreglass hull. It's reported to travel at 40 knots +, given the running gear and very sleek hull, I'm not surprised

That seems a very expensive way to go about the job.

 

[AndrewN]

It's the latest addition to the Boarder Force fleet, no visible markings but it uses the name Swift when calling on VHF.

I was out of the water after sustaining some damage and one of the inflatable sponsons removed, it is assumed for repairs, there is also slight damage to the fibreglass hull. It's reported to travel at 40 knots +, given the running gear and very sleek hull, I'm not surprised

85 knots!

 

[alandalus11]

For those interested,

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/0807dp-diesel-powerboat/

 

[harvey38]

85 knots!
It'll be quick but I very much doubt 85 knots, I'll have a word with the boys when I'm down again in a few weeks.

 

[harvey38]

New sponsons fitted and the fuel tank that split went back in yesterday

 

[3571]

New sponsons fitted and the fuel tank that split went back in yesterday

I saw her back afloat and heading out and back late afternoon today, she sounds real mean

 

[harvey38]

I saw her back afloat and heading out and back late afternoon today, she sounds real mean

It went out for sea trials after repairs, 55 knots plus but visibility behind is reported to be poor

 

[stelican]

It went out for sea trials after repairs, 55 knots plus but visibility behind is reported to be poor

It looks totally impractable for assisting migrants/asylum seekers. complete mis/use of our taxes.

 

[Ian h]

from what I have heard it never did get to its claimed top speed.
Was featured on Top Gear once with James May in the boat driven by Pete Dredge. think they were around £1 million but now a lot less
https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/yacht/2014-xsmg-buzzi-design-xsr48-6699194/

Did not sell that many and the company folded. there remained couple of unfinished boats I believe were purchased by a person in Southampton area,
He did have 1 for sale.

 

[harvey38]

It's use is a platform for 24hr drone surveillance in the English Channel, I'd like to comment further but I'm sure I would end up with another bout of 'Shore leave'........

 

[stelican]

from what I have heard it never did get to its claimed top speed.
Was featured on Top Gear once with James May in the boat driven by Pete Dredge. think they were around £1 million but now a lot less
https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/yacht/2014-xsmg-buzzi-design-xsr48-6699194/

Did not sell that many and the company folded. there remained couple of unfinished boats I believe were purchased by a person in Southampton area,
He did have 1 for sale.

I have seen 2 different coloured ones ashore near Botley over a period of time, one was orange.
Could have been same one repainted!